Blessed with abundant seafood, pristine produce, and
bountiful vineyards, the Pacific Northwest has spawned a
unique culinary culture that's had a major influence on the
way Americans eat, drink, and enjoy life today. Propelled by
innovative chefs and winemakers and inspired by the region's
rich medley of ethnic food traditions—Native American,
European, Asian, Latino—contemporary Pacific Northwest
cooking is "fusion" cuisine at its most excitingand enticing.
Now, in this dazzling cookbook, Braiden Rex-Johnson takes us
along as she visits the region's most accomplished chefs and
winemakers, showcasing the dishes and wines that have made
the region a gastronomic mecca. From Washington, Oregon, and
Idaho to the province of British Columbia, she takes us on a
fascinating journey of culinary discovery, stopping off at
restaurants and wineries, artisan cheese makers and bread
bakers, bed and breakfasts, and even a
winemaker/balsamic-vinegar maker to sample the fare, chat
with the proprietors, and collect the Pacific Northwest's
very best recipes.
Rex-Johnson shows how the region's savvy chefs transform
fresh seasonal ingredients into soul-satisfying dishes that
could come from nowhere else—Dungeness Crab and Pine Nut
Lasagne from the Willamette Valley, Wild Salmon Gravlax
Salad from Vancouver, Cream of Morel Soup from the Columbia
Gorge, and Idaho Lamb Medallions with Plum-Brandy Jam, to
name just a few. And she discusses how the region's
wines—from world-class Oregon Pinot Noirs to mellifluous
Merlots from Washington State to intoxicating British
Columbia Ice Wines—perfectly complement these alluring dishes.
Whether you're a longtimePacific Northwestresident, a
first-time visitor, or an armchair traveler, you'll be
surprised and delighted by this evocative look at the
region's special culinary character. Brimming with stories
and profiles, illustrated with 140 gorgeous color photos,
and featuring 88recipes and wine pairings as well as cook's
hints, a wine varietal primer, and a listing of Northwest
wine-and-food festivals, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining
is a wonderful tribute to this rising gastronomic destination.
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